Research on how interacting with nature impacts well-being
Do you enjoy writing creatively, or have you always wanted to learn? Then join us for our monthly FoE Creative Writing Circle!
Creative writing, whether for fun or professionally, has been shown to increase productivity in other areas, reduce depression and anxiety, and provide insights in how to address life’s challenges. It's also fun.
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Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, increase balance and stillness, increase awareness, and even expand acceptance and compassion for yourself and others. Each week will vary slightly. “Practices” include breathing, mindfulness, body awareness, earthly grounding, spacial awareness, centring, and more.
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Do regular breaks really reduce fatigue and increase productivity? A systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers at the West University of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania suggests they can.
Since ancient times, beets have been used for dyes, teas, and medicinal properties treating constipation, fevers, skin disorders, circulation, and even as an aphrodisiac (according to Roman physicians and naturalists of the time).
A recent study from the University of Waterloo, School of Public Health Sciences, explored the impact of co-operative education on financial stability and food security.
Results indicated 24.0% of co-op, and 39.3% of non-co-op, students were categorized as living in moderately or severely food insecure households.
On cold winter days, few things are as tasty and comforting as potato chowder! Check out our recipe.
Research on the use and impacts of generative AI is still in its early stages. While there are many well-placed concerns about the use of generative AI chatbots to support well-being, preliminary qualitative research from King’s College London, UK and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Harvard Medical School, USA, reported several positive impacts, including better relationships and emotional healing from trauma and loss.
Between October and December, a large number of holidays from a variety of traditions take place. Holiday celebrations are a time of joy, tradition, and relaxation (hopefully). For post-secondary students, they offer a much-needed break from the stresses of studying. Holidays often represent an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends and to enjoy a reprieve from cooking and laundry! However, the reality of the holidays often contrasts with the idealized portrayals in movies; while they can be joyous, they can also evoke excitement and anxiety, especially with respect to family relationships. As Dr. Albers notes, “hometown anxiety isn’t a diagnosis, but it’s a useful term” (Cleveland Clinic, 2024).
Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, lentil soup is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and rich, savory flavours. Infused with a blend of cumin, coriander, and a hint of lemon, lentil soup offers a delightful balance of earthy and tangy notes.